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Missouri interim leader says inclusion is goal

Hank Foley
Hank Foley

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri senior vice chancellor for research and graduate studies will serve as interim chancellor for the Columbia campus after R. Bowen Loftin’s resignation takes effect at the end of the year.

Hank Foley said he has not yet met with members of Concerned Student 1950. Student members of that group have been protesting University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe’s handling of racial issues.

Wolfe and the Columbia campus Chancellor resigned Monday. Foley said he wants to make people feel included and that this is their campus.

The university plans to enact several initiatives in the next 90 days to address racial turmoil. The university system said in a news release Monday that it will appoint its first chief officer for diversity, inclusion and equity. It also plans a review of all university policies related to staff and student conduct and to provide more support to those who experience discrimination. It also pledges to work toward a more diverse faculty and staff.

Task forces addressing inclusion will be required on all four of its campuses.

Wolfe’s resignation was effective immediately. Loftin will step down at the end of the year to take another job at the school.

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